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With the Arabian Sea in the west, the Western Ghats towering 500-2700 m in the east and networked by forty four rivers, Kerala enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia. The State of Kerala was formed by the amalgamation of three regions: the Kingdom of Thiruvithamcoore (Travancore), the Kingdom of Kochi (Cochin), and the Province of Malabar. Thiruvithaamcoore and Kochi, former princely states, were merged to form Thiru-Kochi on July 1, 1949. Malabar was merged with Thiru-Kochi to form the State of Kerala on November 1, 1956, based on the recommendations of the State Reorganisation Commission set up by the Government of India.

Kerala is a popular tourist destination for both domestic and foreign travellers. Among the tourist attractions are great beaches (Kovalam and Varkala), serene hill stations (Ponmudi and Munnar), wildlife sanctuaries (Periyar and Eravikulam) and beautiful Kerala Backwaters (Kumarakom and Punnamada), as also the marvel of kerala building art revealed through Padmanabhapuram Palace, Padmanabhapuram. The tourism department of the state calls the state as God's Own Country. National Geographic Society described Kerala as one of the 50 must-see destinations of a lifetime. Kochi, the commercial capital of the state is known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea. Alapuzha, the first planned town in Kerala is called the Venice of the East. Tourism plays an important role in the state's economy.

Adventure in Kerala :

  • Backwater Biking & Canoeing
  • Bird Tours
  • Forest & Wildlife Photography Tours
  • Hiking & Biking
  • Trekking & Camping
  • Water Sports
  • Wildlife Tours

Art & Culture of Kerala :
» Classical Arts of Kerala

  • Bharata Natyam
  • Chakyarkoothu
  • Kathakali
  • Mohiniyattam

» Folk Arts of Kerala

  • Kalampattu
  • Kalaripayattu
  • Kaliyoottu
  • Kanniyarkali
  • Kavadiyattam
  • Kolkali
  • Thiruvathirakali
  • Velakali

Backwaters of Kerala :

  • Alleppey Backwaters
  • Kochi Backwaters
  • Kollam Backwaters
  • Kumarakom Backwaters
  • Trivandrum Backwaters

Fairs & Festivals in Kerala :

  • Aranmula Vallamkali
  • Champakulam Boat Race
  • Christmas
  • Deepavali
  • Indira Gandhi Boat Race
  • Makaravilakku
  • Maramom Convention
  • Nehru Trophy Boat Race
  • Onam
  • Rajiv Gandhi Boat Race
  • Thrissur Pooram

Hill Stations in Kerala :

  • Chembra Peak
  • Chithirapuram
  • Devikulam
  • Idukki
  • Lakkidi
  • Mattupetty
  • Munnar
  • Nellyampathy
  • Peruvannamuzhi
  • Ponmudi
  • Pythal Mala
  • Vythiri
  • Wagamon

Kerala Ayurveda :

  • Abhyangam
  • Dhanyamla Dhara
  • Dhara
  • Kativasthi
  • Kizhi
  • Ksheeradhoomam
  • Lepanam
  • Nasyam
  • Njavarakizhi
  • Pizhichil
  • Sirovasthi
  • Snehapanam
  • Thalam
  • Udvarthanam
  • Urovasthi
  • Vasthi
  • Yoni Prakshalanam

Festivals of Kerala:

  • The Great Elephant March
  • Mahashivratri
  • Malayattur feast
  • Chandanakuda Mahotsavam
  • Trissur Pooram
  • Edapally Perunal
  • Aranmula Boat Pageant
  • Shri Padmanabhaswamy utsav
  • Shri Poornathrayeesa Temple utsav
  • Christmas
  • Cochin Carnival
  • Nehru Cup Snake Boat race
  • Onam

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